The Fitch - Senior Living on Ell Pond sits in a quiet neighborhood in Melrose, Massachusetts, right near Ell Pond with lovely views of the water and easy access to shops, churches, public transportation, restaurants, and the library. Established in 1918, this non-profit retirement community has a long history of serving seniors with independent living, assisted care, and short-term stays, letting residents choose what suits them best. The community's built for folks who want to live on their own but appreciate some help now and then, offering bright studio layouts and private rooms or suites, each with baths, cable TV, internet, safety features like an emergency call system, and individual temperature control, so there's comfort and safety without feeling crowded.
Experienced staff and on-site nurses are available around the clock, ready to help, with daily wellness consultations, foot care, assistance with medications, diabetic care, and incontinence care. For people who need a short-term place to stay, maybe while a caregiver is away or during recovery, there's respite care too. Meals cooked by a professional chef come with options for low or no sodium and no sugar, and residents get these served fresh in comfortable dining areas, with snacks available, and guests welcome to join in. There's weekly housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning, and home care services, meaning folks don't have to worry about the chores piling up, and the staff takes care of the little things so people can enjoy their time.
Amenities are wide-ranging, with things like a sunroom, library, outdoor garden, exercise machines, a fireplace, a hair salon, an on-site diner, plus patios and spacious common rooms where people gather or just watch the pond. Residents have access to Wi-Fi and basic cable, communal transportation, off-street and uncovered parking, and help with guest or family visits. The activity calendar includes bingo, bridge, outings, arts and crafts, and social programs, plus regular morning stretches and fitness, and there's a focus on keeping the mind and body active, offering as much or as little as folks like to do on any given day.
The rooms are air-conditioned and handicap accessible, even on the ground floor for easy movement, and showers are made to be safe for everyone. The building's got wide hallways and sits on spacious, well-kept grounds, giving folks space to breathe but also places to visit with neighbors or family. Staff speak English and keep things running smoothly Monday through Saturday. Being a non-profit, The Fitch aims to make rates reasonable, and they've earned high praise from families and residents with a top community rating and five-star reviews.
The Fitch - Senior Living on Ell Pond tries to make people feel at home, surrounded by mature trees, pretty views, and the steady help of caring staff, where seniors can keep their independence but trust there's always someone nearby if needed.
